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Battelle Darby Creek Park Griffin Holub

Battele Darby Trails

 A complex network of almost 26 miles runs through Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, leading you through deep forests, past scenic overlooks, historic Native American sites, and lush meadows

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Trail Map

Park Address: 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, Ohio

Indian Ridge:
Length: 3/5 mile
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Description: This trail goes along Big Darby Creek and connects the Terrace Trail to the Cobshell trail.

Riffle Run
Length: 1/5 mile
Difficulty: Strenuous
Trail Description: This is a very steep gravel trail that takes you down to Big Darby Creek

Terrace Trail:
Length: 2 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Description: This is a nice trail that runs adjacent to Big Darby Creek for a while and also loops around through the woods

Turkey Foot:
Length: 1/2 mile
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Description: Short trail that goes through prairies and meadows

Trails:
Ancient Trail
Length: 1.9 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Description: This trail runs close to Darby Creek and goes past the reconstructed Fort Ancient Mound. The trail loops through fields and woods

Cobshell Trail
Length: .8 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Description: One of the more rewarding hikes in the park. This trail takes you past a deck that overlooks the creek.

Camp Chase Trail
Length: 11.4 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This is part of a multi use trail connects Cincinnati to Columbus, and Columbus to Cleveland

Darby Creek Greenway
Length: 4.7 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Description: This is a flat paved trail that goes through meadows and connects to Bison Pastures

Dryer Mill
Length: 3.8 miles
Difficulty: Strenuous
Trail Description: This trail goes through a secluded forest, dips down to the creek, and also goes through a tall grass meadow. It can be cross country skied in the winter.